Holly Willoughby looked like she had put the recent drama surrounding This Morning behind her as she enjoyed a dip in the sea on holiday in Portugal. The 42-year-old presenter was spotted on a beach in the Algarve, wearing a chic high-cut black swimsuit and designer sunglasses. She winced as she braved the cool Atlantic waters before breaking into a grin.
After her swim, Holly tied a sarong around her waist as she returned to the golden sands. The mother-of-three is reportedly signing a new contract with This Morning, which would increase her £700,000 salary. She has not publicly commented on her leave from the show, which ended without the usual fanfare.
A source told The Sun that Holly is taking two months off as part of her 'usual and planned break over the summer'. This year, however, she did not sign off with a goodbye message, unlike previous years when she co-hosted with Phillip Schofield. The silence comes after the scandal surrounding Schofield's affair with a young runner, which led to his resignation.
In June, Holly addressed viewers with an emotional speech, saying she felt 'shaken, troubled, let down, and worried' by the revelations. She said, 'You, me and all of us at This Morning gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth.'
Holly is spending her break with her husband Dan Baldwin and their three children. PR expert Mark Borkowski commented on her potential pay rise, noting that TV personalities have a short shelf life and that her salary supports a large team.
